Proposal to designate a Deep Sea Marine Reserve in Scottish waters
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Overview
We would welcome your views on the creation of a Deep Sea Marine Reserve to the West of Scotland, as part of the Scottish Marine Protected Area (MPA) network. This consultation fulfils a Programme for Governemnt commitment.
If taken forward to designation, the site would be underpinned by the powers in the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. This means in legal terms it would have the same status as the other existing Marine Protected Areas in offshore waters.
Why your views matter
This consultation seeks your views on the case for designating the West of Scotland as a Deep Sea Marine Reserve; in particular:
- The scientific case for the designation of the West of Scotland area
- The conservation objectives and potential management advice
- The potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of West of Scotland area
This page serves as notice under Section 119 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
What happens next
Where respondents have given permission for their response to be made public, and after we have checked that they contain no potentially defamatory material, responses will be made available to the public at http://consult.gov.scot. If you use the consultation hub to respond, you will receive a copy of your response via email.
Following the closing date, all responses will be analysed and considered along with any other available evidence to help us. Responses will be published where we have been given permission to do so. An analysis report will also be made available.
Interests
- Environment and Climate Change
- Marine and Fisheries
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